Buyer

Vistry Group PLC; Blaby; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK housing developer is seeking a Materials Buyer for their operations in Blaby, Leicester. The successful candidate will manage procurement for various Housing and Retirement Village schemes. Key responsibilities include placing material orders, negotiating prices, and liaising with suppliers. The role values negotiation skills and procurement experience within the housing sector. Competitive salary, bonuses, and a supportive environment for flexible working are offered.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary and annual bonus

Company car or travel allowance

Up to 39 days annual leave with service

Private medical insurance

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Life assurance at 4 x your salary

Employee rewards portal

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement within the Housing Sector is essential.
• Understanding of building regulations and legal obligations.
• Ability to assess and analyze information.

Responsibilities

• Placement of Material Orders within budget and specifications.
• Creation of material tender lists and negotiating best prices.
• Liaise with Group Supply Chain to manage supplier relationships.

Skills

Procurement knowledge in Housing Sector

Good negotiation skills

Strong mathematical ability

Good communication skills

Effective organizational skills

Tools

COINS or similar software

Microsoft Office

Job description

In a Nutshell…

We have a great opportunity for a Materials Buyer to join our team within Vistry South East Midlands, at our office in Enderby, Leicestershire. Together with our buying team, the materials buyer will be responsible for working on numerous Housing and Retirement Village Schemes throughout the South East Midlands Region, involving predominately procurement of materials packages.

We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we're also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated.

Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you…

Competitive basic salary and annual bonus

Company car, car allowance or travel allowance

Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees

Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service

2 Volunteering days per annum

Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave

Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice

Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary

Share save and share incentive schemes

Employee rewards portal with many more benefits…In return, what we would like from you…

Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality

Previous experience and knowledge of procurement within the Housing Sector is essential

A background in working within a commercial team

Good commercial awareness

An understanding of building regulations and legal obligations

Good knowledge of construction methods and materials

Good interpersonal skills, particularly in negotiating

Strong mathematical and IT ability. Good working knowledge of Microsoft office packages

Knowledge / experience of using COINS or similar is advantageous but not essential as training will be provided

Ability to assess and analyse information

Good communication skills

Good teamworking skills

Effective organisational skillsMore about the Materials Buyer role…

Placement of Material Orders in accordance with budget, specification, and programme constraints whilst also adhering to our group deal requirements wherever possible.

The above will include creation of material tender lists, producing enquiry packages, negotiating best price, and comparing returned tenders

Liaise with our Group Supply Chain, managing and developing supplier relationships, whilst promoting the best interests of Vistry Group.

Review potential gaps in supply chain / risks.

Manage preferred and approved supplier lists.

KPI review and reporting.

Assisting procurement manager in providing supplier package information relevant to other departments, including Group, as and when may be required.

Production of buying reports detailing profit / loss against allowance.

Procurement Schedule management and upkeep on relevant sites.

Obtaining and providing data for sustainability reporting to relevant parties.

Carrying out value engineering exercises against specified suppliers

Inform procurement manager of any occasions where loss of rebate may occur.

Attend hand over meetings for new schemes.

Any other reasonable buying department related tasks as directed by procurement manager or referred to in the Buying Procedures Manual.

Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us…

We build more than homes, we're making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you'll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we're a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach.

Join us in making Vistry.

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